Advanced Learning · Level B AMTIAU1B

AMTI Online Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies

(assignments required)

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Learn

✓Montessori philosophy, history and the foundational principles of the approach

✓Child development from birth to 3 years, including brain, movement, language and emotional development

✓Design and management of Nido and Infant Toddler environments

✓Aids to development from 0 to 36 months, including materials, movement and language

✓Practical Life, Grace and Courtesy, and Care of the Environment in the Infant Toddler setting

✓Psychology of parenting and the Montessori approach to family and community

✓Observation as a Montessori practice and the C.O.R.E. process

✓Program leadership, positive discipline and planning for inclusion and diversity

About This Course

Course Overview

The Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies is for those who already have or are working towards gaining a Certificate III or above in Early Childhood.

Requirements

!Currently holding or working towards a Certificate III or above in Early Childhood
!Assignments are required for completion of this course
✓120 Academic Hours online self-paced
✓90 Minutes Online Mentoring Each Month
!Requires Work Experience Hours
!Access to a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection

Course Structure

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Philosophy▼

Dr Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work
Overview of the Montessori Approach: Adult, Child and Environment
Foundational Principles
Human Tendencies
The Absorbent Mind
Sensitive Periods
Planes of Development
The Prepared Adult
The Prepared Environment

Module 2: Child Development▼

Anatomy and Physiology
Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Birth and the Symbiotic Period
Nutrition
Hygiene
Child Development Theories
Neuromyths of Development
Foundations of Personality Development
Brain Development
Movement Development
Language Development
Cognitive Development
Social and Emotional Development
Attachment
Developmental Crises: Birth, Weaning and Toileting
Role of the Adult to Aid Development

Module 3: Environmental Design▼

The Environment in General
Infant and Toddler Communities
People in the Environment
Space: 2 to 16 Months
Space: 16 to 36 Months
Objects, Furniture and Equipment
Psychosensory-Motor Development
Aids to Development: 0 to 5 Months
Aids to Development: 5 to 18 Months
Aids to Development: 18 to 36 Months
Development of Equilibrium: 5 to 36 Months
Language Materials
The Three-Period Lesson
Stereognostic Sense
Art
Music
Food
Practical Life
Care of the Person
Care of the Environment
Moving Furniture
Food Preparation
Grace and Courtesy
Trainer-Supervised Practice

Module 4: Child, Family and Community▼

Psychology of Parenting
The Montessori Parent
Parenting Babies and Toddlers
Baby-Led Weaning
Sleep Strategies
Toileting the Montessori Way
Setting Limits and Establishing Routines
The Montessori Home Environment: Birth to 5 Months
The Montessori Home Environment: 5 to 12 Months
The Montessori Home Environment: 12 to 36 Months
Aids and Hindrances to Development
Community and Professional Resources
Teacher-Parent Conferencing
Parent Involvement

Module 5: Observation▼

Observation as the Montessori Method
Preparing to Observe
The C.O.R.E. Process
Practice: Building the Habit of Observation
Classroom Observations
Observing in Home and Other Settings
Record Keeping
Practicum Observation

Module 6: Program Leadership▼

General Needs of a Montessori Classroom
Prepared Environment Set-Up and Clean-Up Procedures
Cycle of Planning
Staffing Schedules
Children's Routine Schedules
Authentic Assessment
Positive Discipline
Communication and Problem-Solving Strategies
Planning for Children with Differences
Multicultural Education and Diversity

Module 7: Early Childhood Overview▼

Montessori Philosophy and the 3–6 Perspective on Environment
Practical Life Materials
Sensorial Materials
Language Materials
Mathematics Materials
Cultural Materials

Concurrent In-School Practicum and Self-Reflection▼

Completely self-directed with self-reflection assignment to be submitted

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This Course Includes

✓0 – 3 Years
✓Complete in 12–24 Months
!In-Person Requirements
✓Access to Video Lesson Library
✓Full Faculty Support
✓DIY Digital Manual Included
✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
✓120 Academic Hours Online Self-Paced
✓90 Minutes Online Mentoring Each Month
!Requires Work Experience Hours
↑Upgradeable to AMTIAU1C
✓MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma

Residency for Schools or Centres

$31,120 AUD + GST

Includes AMTI Diploma registration for up to 8 students. Additional $300 each. Unlimited course attendees (centre staff only).

(email info@www.amti.edu.au for further information & enrolment)

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